My New Obsession??

I saw these exploding albums one day on TLC, and decided I HAD to make one. I finally gave it a go, and here is how they turned out. They are super easy for the most part, and make a really neat gift!

These are awesome stamps!

I was recently introduced to a new stamp company that is totally cool!

These stamps are like vintage style tattoos, and the can be used as bosy art as well. Just purchase the body ink stamp pads. How cool?!?!?

New Inspirations!

Lately I have been kinda slow in the crafting area. I DID finish a giant scrapbook for my family's Pierogi Fest. that was a big job! Now I am moving and it is hard to find time for anything for myself. So today I decided to take a few minutes, update the blog, and add a few cool new things. First, i have recently stumbled upon a site called Craftster.com. It is oh so cool, and there are so many neat tutorials and ideas. I LOVE this site! If you go there, you will also become addicted, I swear. My next new addiction is PaperCraftPlanet.com. It is all things paper craft, which is just right for me. I have already seen about 20 projects to add to my ever growing list of things to do.

I swear I got them made!

I really did get Christmas Cards made and ready to send. Did I get them signed and addressed though? OF course not! They say it is the thought that counts, right? Here are a couple of the cards I DID get made. I guess I will just look at it this way, I already have next years cards ready!

A New Year, A new Project...or 31

So 2009 begins. I have been very busy with life and activities, and have not had a lot of time to do things for myself. My scrapbooking group is having a challenge this month, 31 layouts in 31 days. I am up to the challenge! I have completed a couple layouts, and a couple of cards. I plan to do at LEAST 31 projects this month! I will update as I create and add pictures. These are two of my fisrt submissions. Under Andrew's Class picture, I have a tiny file folder, which has paper inside made to look like notebook paper. I handwrote the names of the kiddos in the picture on it.

I am also thinking of some new ideas for jewelry to create. I want to teach a class for my group that involves techniques used in scrapbooking and stamping, and show everyone new ways to use your tools. One idea I have involves microscope slides and metal tape, and another is a glass tag and it becomes an awesome pendant, and it involves stamping, embossing, scrapbook paper, and more stamping! Very exciting! As my ideas come together, I will create the samples and set up a class.

Cropping Away

I am part of a couple meetup groups and one of these groups is a Scrap booking and Stamping Group. I went to my first crop with them on Saturday, and had a BLAST!!!

First, let me tell you I was having a hard time getting motivated. I couldn't get my ideas in order and nothing was looking right. I finally decided to try to stamp and do the make n take. Well, I am glad I did. Stamping can be fun!! I made a bunch of gift tags in addition to the card. Then Sunday, I made some more cards at home. They turned out super cute! I am excited to go tonight and meet the girls for a little while and make a couple things.

Smells Good!

I am gonna talk about one of my little obsessions- soaps! I love washes and good smelly stuff. Well, I am trying to move away from commercial products full of nasty stuff. THey are drying out my skin and overpowering with fragrance. I found some GREAT soap selelrs through etsy, and I have a couple I want to rave about on here.

First is Savor. Based out of California, this soapmaker is a real favorite of mine already! I ordered 3 bars from her initially-Pomegranate, Hawaiin Orange Alae and a Mandarin Plum Shaving Soap. Let me say it- INCREDIBLE! The smell is so yummy, and the lather is fantastic. They are delicate enough to use all over. The lather with the shave bar is just awesome! I am almost done with it! I am going to place another order this week, and I am having a hard time picking out just what I want to buy. Try her and I am sure you will agreee! This is her store-http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5358303

Next I am going to rave about the most amazing face care product EVER! I have been struggling to find something to clear up my face, and all the commercial products just weren't cuttin it. The more I spent, the worse my face got. Thanks to a fellow etsian, I decided to try Lemongrass Splendor by Crowley Manor. WOW! What a difference! It was almost immediate! I am hooked! I like the feeling it gives my skin, and it is a good lasting bar. I was worried it may dissolve quickly but it isn't I may use it on my back as the summer moves on to help clear up any potential problems before they start. Definately give this shop a try. http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5381621

And one last shout out to The Soap Buffett. I have tried 3 differetn kinds of soap from here, and I love them all. I have been getting the little muffins, which are a neat little treat to sample. THe fudge brownie was super yummo! Check out her shop- http://www.etsy.com/shop.php?user_id=5933608